CARAMEL CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE BITES

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The wheat germ makes getting these delicious bites a snap to get out of the pan. They're cute as can be and are always a favorite.-Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup toasted wheat germ
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
36 pecan halves
3 tablespoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

Coat 36 miniature muffin cups with cooking spray; generously coat each with wheat germ. Set aside. , In large a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cocoa; mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla just until combined. Spoon 4 teaspoons into each muffin cup. , Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until set. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Cool for 30 minutes and refrigerate. (Cheesecake may sink in the center upon cooling.) , To serve, top each with a pecan half. Microwave caramel topping on high for 10 seconds or until soft. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon over each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.